Micro-K for Liquid Suspension (Potassium Chloride Extended Release Formulation for Liquid Suspension) Drug Center: Guide to Drug Information for Professionals, Patients and Caregivers at RxList

Micro-K for Liquid Suspension

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Please Note: This Brand Name drug is no longer available in the US.
(Generic versions may still be available.)

Micro-K for Liquid Suspension Drug Center

Medical Editor: John P. Cunha, DO, FACOEP

Prescribing Information

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Micro-K for Liquid Suspension Overview

Micro-K (potassium chloride extended-release) is used to prevent or treat low amounts of potassium in the blood. It is a mineral supplement. The brand name Micro-K is no longer available in the U.S. Generic versions may be available. Common side effects include stomach pain/upset, nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea.

Dosage must be adjusted to the individual needs of each patient. The dose of potassium chloride for the prevention of hypokalemia is usually 20 mEq per day. Doses of 40 to 100 mEq per day or more are used for the treatment of potassium depletion. Potassium chloride may interact with ACE inhibitors, angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs), eplerenone, potassium-sparing diuretics (water pills), salt substitutes containing potassium, digoxin, drospirenone, anticholinergics, antihistamines, antispasmodics, anti-Parkinson's drugs, belladonna alkaloids, or bladder control drugs. Tell your doctor all prescription and over-the-counter medications and supplements you use. Potassium chloride should be used only when prescribed during pregnancy. Potassium passes into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.

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Micro-K for Liquid Suspension Prescribing Information: Indications & Dosage

BECAUSE OF REPORTS OF INTESTINAL AND GASTRIC ULCERATION AND BLEEDING WITH CONTROLLED-RELEASE POTASSIUM CHLORIDE PREPARATIONS, THESE DRUGS SHOULD BE RESERVED FOR THOSE PATIENTS WHO CANNOT TOLERATE OR REFUSE TO TAKE IMMEDIATE-RELEASE LIQUIDS/EFFERVESCENT POTASSIUM PREPARATIONS OR FOR PATIENTS IN WHOM THERE IS A PROBLEM OF COMPLIANCE WITH THESE PREPARATIONS.

1. For the treatment of patients with hypokalemia, with or without metabolic alkalosis; in digitalis intoxication; and in patients with hypokalemic familial periodic paralysis. If hypokalemia is the result of ...

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Micro-K for Liquid Suspension Consumer Information: Uses

This medication is a mineral supplement used to prevent or treat low amounts of potassium in the blood. A normal level of potassium in the blood is important so that your cells, nerves, heart, muscles, and kidneys work properly. Normal blood levels of potassium are usually achieved by eating a well-balanced diet. However, certain situations cause your body to lose potassium faster than you can replace it from your diet. These situations include treatment with certain "water pills" (diuretics), a poor diet, or certain medical conditions (e.g., severe diarrhea especially with vomiting).

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